Small booklet of 3000 words. Builds on the ideas of Richard Schwartz and other IFS therapists. Shows how the IFS model aligns with and clarifies earlier concepts of the inner child, child within, habits, habit patterns, Habit Body, gut-brain~head~brain. Presents additional metaphors which may be useful to IFS therapists and clients.

Table of Contents

Internal Family System Model of Self~Multiplicity, Additional Context
The Self is not a part
We all go back and forth between Self and parts
IFS in Churches
IFS game of awareness
Unblending from triggered parts-voices-feelings
Self as the "undamaged" part of your psyche
The Five Ps
Self-connection as expressing positive qualities
An embodied experience of Self
Non-verbal internal parts
The Minions
Frequency, intelligence and boundaries
Dangers of one-sidedness
Using both hands
When Minions take the lead
Being of two minds: habits in conflict
Abdicating the throne of Self
Unique frequency = unique intelligence
Feeling safe means internal spam is quiet